After Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the Gujarat government has banned the controversial movie Padmavati directed by Sanjay Bansali.
Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani today said, "The government of Gujarat will not allow 'Padmavati' - a movie hurting sentiments of Rajputs - to get released in the state. We can't allow our history to be distorted. We believe in freedom of speech and expression but any foul play with our great culture is not tolerated," NDTV quoted him.
Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said today that a call on on allowing the screening of film 'Padmavati' in the state will be taken only after a decision of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
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"The government will take a call upon the screening of Padmavati after the decision by CBFC," Khattar said. He, however, made it clear that nobody would be allowed to hurt the sentiments of people belonging to a particular community.
Padmavati" has been facing the wrath of various Rajput groups and political leaders, who have accused Bhansali of distorting history.
Many groups have been protesting amid rumours that there was a romantic dream sequence between Rajput queen Padmini and Allauddin Khilji.
However, Bhansali said in an appeal that there was no dream sequence and it was all a rumour.
Historians are divided on whether Padmini actually existed. She finds mention in the 16th century epic poem "Padmavat".
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Earlier scheduled to arrive in cinema halls on December 1, the release date of the film has been postponed by the makers till further notice.
(With agency input)
